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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-05-28
and Crinkles,
Dress Goods,
Towels, Ginghams
and Domestic,


Mr.. Editor: There was mt sentence
in Mr.. Nicholson's card last week that
struck me, and that is, every voter
should do all he could to elect the man
of his choice Now, the gentleman
whose name heads this communication
is my frs. choice for the Legislature.
and il YOU will permit me tas ! see YOU
have given space to othcrs) ! will en-
deavOr Ia say something for Mr. Madi.
son. 1t seems to me his oursc partic-
ular'v recommends him TO the tillcrs OF
the soil aud a review Of his work in the
Legislature will confirm this opinion
in the minds of thinking men, | will
be H. brief rs possible.
lie introduced the bill repeating the
law giving atrust deed on Il growing
crop. which was adopted.
Also the bill for better working OF
public road, in NoXubcc county and
for other purposes.
He also engineered the hill to regn.
late the sale Of cotton in the seed III
that part efNoxuhee north and east Of
the river.
Ilt W III kttl lJh tblNN " Nv ~ INNN
bill, calling u constitutional conycn.
ton, which was defeated by a bare ma
iority in the House.
lie introduced n bill to appropriate
$?l,0 900 to pension soldiers and sailors
OF Miss. in the late war. who are real
lv needy. Bill passed the House by a
vote of 50 to Is, but was defeated in the
Senate.
A bin to raise the poll tax to so and
make failure to pay a misden.ranor.
was defeated in the House by u small
majority.
Mr.. Madison was II OF special
committee OF seven TO whom all labor
contracts were referred, and they
framed n bill which was mild in lis
bearing aud directed more at employ
&c than ut the lnborcr. This bill pass
ed the House by handsome majority
but was defeated in the Senate.
\ committee recommended Lnani-
mously that the State pay Judge Wat
son $4,000 for services rs counsel IN
behalf of state in railroad supervision
cases, Mr.. Madison offered m amend.
y ','
mcni striking ont ITEM aud inserting
five" which wa, carried by n large
majority in the llcuse aud finally be-
came a law.
lie voted for the least a%ppropria.
tons to all the state benevolent, cdu'
cational aud othcr institutions, thai
they could possibly m on, with Tho
most rigid economy, and for the small
est tax that the state could get along
with, and meet its outstanding obliga-
tions.
lie never missed a roll call. aud 70
ted upon every act or resolution tina
was before the body.
These acts alone must convince on
people that we have an able, energetic
and vigilant representative, and | be
! licvo they will retain him in their ser
vice. DISTRICT 4.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-05-28
At Cost.

TO reduce my stock of miscellancou,
books. | will sell them for cost. for 81
only, for the next 80 days.
w T. FERNS,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-05-28

From May last up to the present
time there has probably been the
lieh'es, rain fall on record for any
twelve months within ON recollection.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-05-28
The MACON BEACON.
Saturday. May IS. 1881.

Gliding the finger nails is II late
fashion in Paris.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-05-28
PHYSICIANS USE sHRINER's

Indian Vcrmiiuge in their practice
and pronounce il 4 fryt.class article.
A trial will convince tho most skepti-
cal Of il Intrinsic merit.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-05-28
WARRANT LOST.

Notice is hereby given that School War
rant No. 40 issued March Is, 1887, in favor
Of Emma Footc for Si5.0e, has been lost oi
mislaid, aud all persons are hereby warned
not TO trade Tor same. Application will be
made for issuance .! duplicate warrant.
may1-it GEO TOLlNER.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-05-28
Handsomest Styles at
Lowest Prices.
Iron in Winston and Webster.

L. S. Gcol. Survey, Meridian, Miss.
April 81, 1897
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-01-22

Perhaps there is not the renotest corner or
little inlet of the minute blood vessels Of the
body, says The Scientific American, that does
not feel some wavelet from the great convul-
sion produced by hearty laughter shaking the
central man. The blood moves more lively
probably its chemical, electric or vital condi-
tions are distinctly modified 1t conveys a
different impression to all the organs af the
body. as it visits them on that particular mys-
tic journey, when the man is laughing, from
what it does at other times And thus 1t Is
that good laugh lengthensa mans life by
conveying u distinct and additional stimulus
to the vital forces. The time may come when
physicians, attending more closely than they
do now to the innumerable subtle influences
which the soul exerts upon its tenement Of
clay, shall prescribe to the torpid patient, 80
many peals Of laughter to DO undergone at
such and such time" just as they do that
far more Objectionable prescriptions pill
or an electric or galvanic shock.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-01-22
A Marquis and . Monkey.

The following story Of a monkey hero is
vouched for by good authority. 1t runs in
this wise: A large orang-outang, which is the
largest species of monkey except the gorilla,
was very much attached to bis master and
to the baby boy who was the pet Of the whole
family One day a fire suddenly broke out
in the house, and everybody was running
here and there to put it out, while the little
boy In his nursery was almost forgotten, and
when they thought Of him the staircase was
all in flames. What could be donei As they
were looking up and wondering large, hairy
hand and arm opened the window, and pres
emily the monkey appeared with the baby in
his arms, and carefully climbed down over
the porch and brought the child safely to his
nurse Nobody else could have done it, for a
man cannot climb like . monkey and Is not
nearly so strong. You may imagine how the
faithful creature was praised and petted
after that. This is O true story, and the child
who was saved was the young Marquis Of
kildare
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-01-22

Joseph Messenger, well known farmer,
who enjoys n reputation FOR truthfumess,
credits the following story told of his cat,
which is famous in the ncighborhOod whore
he resides for her record as n successful rat
ter and mou~cr: A few days ago, ms Mr..
Messenger entered hls barn. he saw n big rat
jump out Of n barrel and scamper away.
The farmer looked in tho barrel and saw six
young rats which were unable TO get out
He went and brought his famous rat killing
cat and put Der in the barrel as the quickest
way of Kidding the premises OF the six incip-
lent pests. To his great surprise she did not
make short shrift Of them, but on the con
trary took the rat family under her protec-
ton and treated them with as much consid-
Grafton and affection as though they had been
litter Of her own.
The news of this remarkable whim on the
part Of the Messenger rat destroyer soon
spread to the neighbors, and they fiocked TO
the barn to see the curious spectacle. The
constant appearance Of strangers at the bar
rel evidently alarmed the cat for the safety
OF her proteges, for she began TO carry them
In her mouth, as she might her kittens, 20 a
place of greater exclusion and safety. At
this point the farmer drew the line, and
slaughtered the cats family Of ratings,
much to her apparent grief
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-01-22
Sheets and Pillow Cases.

All grades Of linen, also cotton sheeti.sss
have niliow and bolster case materials to
match IN quality. In maldng sheets, says
The Decorator and Furnsher, it is Eell to al.
low little more than the regular twp and
one-half yards in length Most q the lest
housekeepers add to this from one-fourth to
thrce-eighths of o yard, this being often tho
length after the hens are done. Two and
'thee-fourtbs wards for finished sheet is gen
orally sufficient, unless the bedstead IS extra
size. The linen should never be cut straight
across the piece. 1t is frequently tie case
that the crease is drawn altogether out OF
regular lines during the process Of calendering
and putting up, and to cut across the fold rs
the dealer cuts it from the piece is often 10
waste three on four inches in the straiShten
ing, which all judieious housewives wi l look
after In the purchase Of a single pair OF
sheets allowance must DO made for this irregu-
lcritv, else the finished articles will be too
short.
Pillow cases are plainly hemmed or hem
stitched according TO fancy. The best au.
thorities claim that pillow cases should be of
finer quality than sheets, and perfectly plain,
whatever ornamentation is desired being put
upon shams, which are in quito general use.
There Is good sense in this, es all embroidery
or ornamentation may be very annoying to
many people, whose slumbers are disturbed
by very triflng discomiorts. Fine linen,
with hem embroidery and an initial, is an
approved style. 1872
Caro- ought to be observed in the laundering
Of linen All articles should be taken from
the line while yet damp, thoroughly shaken
and pulled straightway Of the goods, rolled
up in damp cloths and ironed until perfectly
dry. The irons should be quite hot, but
carefully tempered, az linen is more easily
scorched than cotton, and once Drowned It's
durability is destroyed.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-01-22
ALL AROUND THE HOUSE.

Up Stsirs, Down Stairs, in Kitchen and
In the Lady's Parlor.
The color Of oak Il q pleasant, and at the
present time fashionable, one for bedchamber
woodwork and furniture. In north rooms
terra Gotta paper OF an Ole pink shade will be
found attractive, while IN south rooms olive
green Of a dark and golden shade is desirable.
Cherry is still much employed W the making
Of bedroom sliita Happily IS to bedsteads,
these are no longer constructed 30 as to &C.
cupy all available space. Lghtsone elegance
Is especially characteristic Of those Of bras,
with simple ornamentation in top rods and
foot rails, and circular or senli-oval frame
canopy. ~ VI " y ~ "a ~ ~ ~
. A boudoir table or dressing table may 10
brought into small compass by having exten-
sion slides to right and left, or panels folding
IN and opening out. on hinges. A looking
glass in separate frame and resting on the
floor takes up little space and Is o suitable ac-
compartment to such tables. & r!.- 90 2 Z
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-01-22
Hints For Those who Need Them.

Paper and envelopes are stamped in black,
with crest, coat Of arms, initial or street adj
dress, while in deep mourning; during half
mourning, in French gray or silver and black
illuminated.
Always keep step with the person you are
walking with.
When dining with others, endeavor 10 eat
so as to finish the course at the same time
with them.
In America q woman, IL she be quietly
dressed and deport herself with dignity, can
60 anywhere and do almost anything without
fear Of insult.
1t has long been an accepted idea that a
gentleman is well dressed when his attire in
every particular is such as to attract no spe-
cial attention. In other words, well dressed
man is one whose costume IL conspicuous
neither for over elegance nor shabbiness
Do not cut your bread at the table, but
break it.
Do not pare an apple, peach or pear for an
other without holding it with fork
One definition Of manners-"A velvet slip
per rather than q wooden shoe"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-01-22

To sum up briefly the striking features Of
the winter fashions, it may be said that for
the street the dress is simple, almost severe,
usually a tailor dress of dark wool, without
trimming. For the carriage much more Of
luxury is allowed. Rich stuffs, plush wraps,
on wraps of Genoa velvet, with tinted flow
ers, costly furs-ina word, almost everything
that is rich and elegant For receiving ones
friends at home, fashion permits the most
delicate colors, in despite of storm and snow
outside. Feathery laces, gittering passo-
menteries, all that can arrest the eye or
charm the imagination, are at the service Of
the hostess. The same Is true Of her evening
dres, except that then she uncovers her
shoulders and arms, decks herself with pre-
cious stones and trails behind her a mass Of
beautiful stufFs and pillows Of old lace-such
lace, alas! as Is no longer made, and for
which we refuse to be co,lsoled by any guam
tity Of the democratic limitations at franc
or two the yard.-Harper's Bazaar.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-01-22
Household Facts and Fancies.

Ornamental leather cutting is another old
time household industry revived. Leather
leaves, flowers and fruits are to DO used in
ornamentiag brackets, cornices, shelves and
frames.
1t is better that ones house be too little one
day than too big all the year.
The Quincy system Of hot water heating is
rapidly coming into favor. The heat radi-
ated from hot water pipes is more agreeable
TO many person, than that from a hot air
furnace, and the temperature, it is said, is
regulated more easily than when steam Il
used OF f..l.lIH
Some Of the new side boards have been
made Of lesser width than heretofore, render
ing them more suitable for moderate sized
rooms and In better harmony with furniture
that ID less massive in style.
II you have hired help, go all over your
house every morning, from garret TO cellar,
70 see that everything u In order and nothing
wasted, left dirty or neglected
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-01-22
ETIQUETTE.

Manners and Social Usages Practiced In
q. se Polite Society. e r.
There is one fashion pertaining TO station.
airy which has never changed, never will
change; which is always In good taste and
represents to-day the most perfect of all styles
The fashion referred TO is good, plain, thick
note paper, folded square, put into a square
envelope and sealed with sealing WAX, which
bears the imprint OF ones initials, monogram
or other device. On such paper and in such
form are ambassadors notes written; on such
paper and in such style does the Princess
Louise write her notes.
The plan of having ones note paper marked
with the address is an admirable one rs II
cffectually reminds the person who receives
the note where the answer should be sent. 1t
also gives a stylish finish to the appearance of
the sheet, is simple, unpretendirg and useful.
The purple and lilac inks affected by some
are not considered elegant by fashionable
women. The plain black ink, which gives the
written characters with great dstinctness, is
the preferred sort by our best note and letter
writers.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-01-22

As may be seen in the cut, the tailor bird
chooses a leaf OF suitable size, on each edge OF
which it pierces row of holes with its beak,
as shoemaker might do with his anvil Then
the bird strips Off from some plant long,
stout fiber, which it passes back and forth
through the holes, drawing the edges OF the
leaf toward each other until it forms a sort OF
inverted hollow cone. Now it seeks among
the plants a soft white down, with which it
lines the leafy hollow. Surely few nestlings
see the light in such a dainty, warm and ele-
CANT home ~ the little taiorsl The old tailor
bird Is not chary OF work, for 1t often builds
the nest with two leaves and sews up two
seams instead Of one.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-01-22
GOOD HEALTH.
Some Useful Hints About How TO Get
and How "a Keep IL.

Give the invalid. whenever practicable, a
room on the sunny side of the house, where Il
always TO he found the most health bcstow.
ing atmosphere. Let the room DO Of good
size, and place the bel in it SO that the nurse
can pass on three sides Of it. A large screen
will bs found convenient, not only to break
the currents OF air from windows and doors,
but to soften the glare Of bright sunlight.
An open fireplace is an excellent ventilator,
and means Of escape for impure air, and an
open fire IN winter will prove nearly, if not
quite, as useful in rendering the air Of the
sick room wholesome q will the artificial
purifiers Of the chemist. t.It
, Do not turn the wick Of lamp low; spare
the patient the annoyance OF smelling
the oit--a result SURE to follow the lower
ing Of wick--by placing the lamp be-
hind screen. A sick room ought never to
be swept or busted in SO vigorous manner
as to raise the least particle Of dust, Pick up
shreds, crumbs and bits Of litter, and wipe of
the dust with damp cloth. q '-A.-.s Il
" hen the invalid is able to sit up in bed a
tray like table, two or three feet long by
fifteen inches wide, with legs six or scven
inches long screwed to its corners, will be
found coaveiient. 1t cnn he placed across
the lapand food held upon it without fatiguing
the patient. AZ +t a ".'"- F" ..H 4
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-01-22
N@z@IZ{z|HY
10y
HAMPTON COURT GARDEN.

No legendary tale is attached to it, Of which
we are aware, but its labyrnthine walks oc-
casion much amusement to the numerous
holiday parties who frequent the palace
grounds. The partitions between the walks
are hedges of clipped hornbeam, and are
about five feet in height. The puzzle is to
get into the center, where seats are placed
under two lofty trees, and many are the dis
appointments experienced before the end is
attained; and even then the trouble is not
over, it being quite as difficult to get out as
to get in. 1t is suggested 20 our readers that,
following the paths with the point Of pen
Gil they cndeavor to trace their way TO the
center and back again to the entrance.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-01-22
A GentIeman's Hat and Coat

The question is often asked by novices In
society: 4Shall a lady take gentleman's hat
and overcoat when he callsp As high au-
thority as Mrs John Sherwood replies to this
question: "Never Let him take care Of
them. Christianity and chivalry, modern
and ancient custom, make man the servant
Of woman. The old form OF salutation used
by Sir Walter Raleigh and other courtiers
was always, Your servant, madam and it Is
the prettiest and most admirable way Tor .
man TO address . woman, In any language
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-01-22

Gives the Allopathic, Homeopathic and Eclectic
trestments- all three for each and every disease and
ainncnt
Has classife ed Table of Symptoms" BY which . ny
ordinarily intelligent person can determine as well rs
ply siCau what disease patient il suffering from or
threatened with,
This is a feature Of the book worthy OF special aten.
ton--a feature peculiar to this book Any good mcdI
cal work will tell YOU what do u you kaoc ,chat
tie disease s but the difficulty Is you cannot tell from
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others; ard even II you hdCe others, you need this
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In other words. wi sell you the book for about
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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-01-22

Another ware In pottery has emanated
from Cincinnati, which is already we'll known
for it's artistic productions In this line. The
now pottery is brilliant with gilt enamel dec
Grafton. Though very gay, the effect is in
good taste, and vase or other article Of this
ware brightens up gloomy corner of room
most agreeably. Diagonal bands OF rough
gold and blue, with gold decoration in
enamel, are among attractive designs shown.
Hardly anything moro brilliant and at tho
same time pleasing, can be found in crumb
trays and brushes than those Of gilt bronze
decorated in colored enanlels and mounted
with turuuoises and carbuncles
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-01-22

1t is DR.. Lopez, of Philadelphia, who is re-
ported as saying that boys jacket or over
coat should have what are called breast
pockets; the opening should be high, and as
far back MS possible, parallel with and in the
line Of the body, instead Of low down and
transverse, as usually found in the ordinary
jacket or overcoat. The trousers ought to
have, according to the same authority, what
are termed hip pockets, and no others. 1t
will then be apparent that, while the hands
are in the pockets, a better, II not perfect
position, will be assumed, and the boy spared
the many admonitions to keep his hands out
Of his pockets
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-01-22
Instructive Optical Trick.

A pleasing optical game may be performed
by giving ring TO some person, or putting 1t
at a little distance, in such position that the
plane Of it shall be turned toward his face, and
then desire this person to shut one OF his eyes
and endeavor TO push crooked stick through
the ring. To his surprise he will seldom II
ever succeed. The reason Of the failures is
evident; being unaccustomed to use one eye
only, be cannot judge Of the distance cor
rectly. and, Of course, err,; but a person
having only one eye would not fail Of achiev
Ing the trick.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-01-22

A pretty and useful little article in the
way Of fancy tissue paper work is shade in
form OF slniiower. for lamp not otherwise
screened. Cut petals Ave inches long, two
inches wide and tapering to point; crinkle
tenn up on q knitting needle and gum In
thicl, overlapping rows upon round pieco
of cardboard Fill the ceiaer with yellow and
black fringed cut paper, Fasten to the card
DO rd a wire bent over SO as to hook on to tho
z ODE and cover the back Of the cardboard
lsatly by pas Ing on paper. RI
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-01-22
New Fancies in Furs,

A novelty Cor children consists OF muff
Of white goat skin. It is decidedly attractive
IN appearance, and affords pleasing change.
A Paris fancy, seen in the shops here, is mutr
Of silver fox, trimmed with silver tassels,
that are ornamented with jeweled buttons.
A sly lish fur collar, christened colo officer
Il Of natural castor, and Is lined with scarlet
dlk. Lynx furnishes a popular trimming for
cloth dresses ..f =
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-01-22
, MILLINERY FOR GIRLS.

The Bonnet represented in the cut Is made
Of plain, soft silk of garnet color. with a
wadded lining. tits 5inished with avery full
ruching OF lace all around the cap, The
Acknowledgements Of aribbon bow and strings,
This cap may be readily made at home. and
when plush is preferred it can he substituted
for the silk. ID Ei g - . - n
The second figure shows rev style in
worstedr caps, named "roboggan," and cspe-
cially designed for coasting and school wear,
This makes n very comfortable headdress for
winter, and may be worn by little girls and
misses. These toboggan caps, when made in
solid colors such as cardinal, garnet and blue,
are usually becoming as well as comfortable.